Hi TheDream.US Scholars,
We hope you’re having a good start to the Spring semester!
We’ll be sending you 3 back-to-school emails every Thursday with reminders and resources available to you. Today we’re focusing on building your career!
Looking for paid opportunities this Spring, Summer or Fall?
Check out our *NEW* Paid Opportunities + Career Events list to learn more and apply!
Some applications close soon, so don’t delay.
DREAMBUILDERS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Last week we launched the DreamBuilders Internship Program – offering you hands-on experience, mentorship, and stipends up to $4,000! Multiple opportunities are open now – with more coming later this spring!
How to Apply:
- Log into Parker Dewey: https://info.parkerdewey.com/student/thedreamus
- IMPORTANT: Add TheDream.US in the Affiliation section of your profile!
- Search and apply to internship opportunities labeled “DreamBuilders Internship Program.”
- Important Participation Limit: Scholar participation is limited to 1 DreamBuilders Internship in Program Year 2026 (January 1 – December 31, 2026). You may apply to multiple postings, but can accept only 1.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS START-UP RESOURCES
Anyone regardless of status can become an entrepreneur! Whether you want to launch a business, become an independent contractor or freelancer, or join a worker cooperative, these business start-up resources can help:
- TheDream.US Entrepreneurship webpage
- Immigrants Rising – Immigrant BizHub: Provides tools and resources to help undocumented individuals at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey.
- My Own Business Institute (MOBI) through Santa Clara University: Enroll in FREE online business startup and entrepreneurship courses!
- MOBI’s courses are free, online, and self-paced – with 40+ business topics. Earn a Certificate of Completion and/or Digital Badge after completing a course!
- BONUS: Read success stories here of individuals who enrolled in MOBI to help launch or grow their business!
KEEP IN MIND
Compensation from most paid opportunities is considered taxable income and should be reported as income on a tax return.
It’s recommended that you save 30-35% of your stipends/compensation to pay taxes. Review page 2 of our Tax Matters FAQ (found on our ITIN webpage) for more information.
We’re invested in your success,
TheDream.US